[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1081]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               REMEMBERING THE LEGENDARY DR. HAZEL DUKES

  (Mr. JEFFRIES asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life, the 
legacy, and the leadership of the legendary Hazel Dukes.
  Dr. Dukes was a New York icon, a remarkable role model, and an 
American hero who helped to breathe life into the principles of liberty 
and justice for all and equal protection under the law.
  As an iconic president of the NAACP and the leader of our New York 
chapter for decades, Dr. Dukes was a fierce civil rights champion, a 
defender of democracy, and a powerful voice for the voiceless.
  She never hesitated to speak truth to power and always fought for a 
nation designed to be the best version of herself.
  The lasting impact of Dr. Dukes will be felt for decades to come, 
including through her work to launch the Head Start program nationally 
and her continued support for children and families all across the 
United States of America, fighting to make sure that every single child 
had access to a high-quality education so they could experience the 
American Dream.
  I pray for Hazel's son, Ronald, the entire Dukes family, and all who 
loved her. May she forever rest in peace.
  Mr. Speaker, God bless Hazel Dukes, God bless New York, and may God 
continue to bless the United States of America.

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